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SAILING DESTINATIONS
Around Tongatapu
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Another destination popular with yachties is HERE’S WHAT’S NEW!
Nuku’alofa. But don’t stop there. Nearby Tongatapu
is surrounded by uninhabited islands where a yacht
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can anchor safely—and in private. You’ll have your
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own island here, and remain far from the maddening
crowds. Royal Sunset Resort on Atata Island and Fafa
Island Resort also offer good anchorages and welcome
guests for meals.
Tongatapu has many land-based activities to offer.
Anchor your boat med style, then come ashore for a
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day of sightseeing in a taxi, rented car or island tour
vehicle.
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The reassuring thing about all of Tonga is that it is
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probably as safe and hassle-free as you will find
anywhere in world. Most of the locals speak
English. Tipping is not encouraged. The mobile
telephone service is very reliable and can be easily
accessed by purchasing a SIM card on arrival to get
international dialing at excellent rates. The
currency is the Tongan “pa’anaga,” which is
currently valued at about 2 to 1 to the U.S. dollar.
For more information about Tonga, please email
Lee and Roger Miller at rogerlee@kalianet.to
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Fafa Island
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